Wondering why your lawn is turning brown? There are all sorts of possible reasons for dying grass - if you're going to diagnose the problem, you're going to have to look closer at what's happening in your garden.

Here are some of the most common causes of dying grass...

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Grass is pretty durable stuff. Animals can munch on it, lawn mowers can decimate it, the summer can starve it of moisture, the winter can cover it in frost...whatever the world throws at it, that grass just keeps on growing.

So you might wonder why people bother to put up those signs that say 'KEEP OFF THE GRASS'. Surely if grass can withstand the stress of weekly mowing sessions and suchlike, it's not going to be troubled by a few meagre footsteps, is it?

Well, no - if you've ever ignored a 'KEEP OFF THE GRASS' sign, you probably weren't snuffing out countless plant lives with every step you took.

But to say that walking on grass causes no problems whatsoever would be incorrect.

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There's a lot to love about summer: the nice weather, longer days, visits to the beach. Barbecues.

But this season has its downsides, too - especially for lawn-proud homeowners. Summer means high temperatures and reduced rainfall, which may be bad news for your garden's lush green grass.

Yes, it's very common for grass to dry out during the summer months. If all that glorious sunshine has turned your lawn brown and you're noticing that the grass stays flat after you walk on it, this means that your lawn is low on moisture.

Dried-out grass in June

The good news it that a healthy, well-looked-after lawn should bounce right back to full health as soon as the autumn rain arrives.

In this blog post, we're going to answer two different questions:

• What should I do when my grass dries out in the summertime?
• How can I make sure my lawn is healthy enough to withstand extended periods of drought?

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When it comes to killing weeds on your property, chemically-enhanced weed killers are great for eradicating any unwanted and unsightly guests.

However, chemicals and over-the-counter weed killers can also come with a risk. Powerful chemicals can be just as effective at attacking your lawn as they are the weeds.

So, with that in mind, it’s good to have a few organic aces up your sleeve, just in case.

Weed out those irritating lawn invaders and turn your lawn into a weed-free wonderland with this guide on how to kill weeds without killing your grass.

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Garden lawns require a decent amount of water in order to boast healthy, green grass. However, as the old saying goes, it is possible to have too much of a good thing.

This is definitely the case when it comes to lawn water and waterlogging can be a serious issue. Luckily, we have a few tips up our sleeve to help get your lawn out of deep water.

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